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KV55 EZN

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,477 mi
Last recorded63,477 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2019 63,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 62,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,693 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,673 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,045 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,418 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 41,418 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,403 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 27,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,826 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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KV55 EZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV55 EZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV55 EZN registered?

KV55 EZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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